911" Emergency Call - Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual

"911" emergency call

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The "911" emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a criminal
offense.
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This function places a call to the local 911
provider. It does not initiate a Tele Aid call.
The following describes how to dial a "911"
emergency call using the audio system
head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile phone* is connected via the Blue-
®
tooth interface to the audio system. Un-
less otherwise specified, the descriptions
refer to the audio system head unit.
Consult the separate telephone operating
instructions that came with your mobile
phone* for information on how to place a
"911" emergency call on the mobile
phone*.
The following conditions must be met for a
"911" emergency call via the audio
system:
Telephone must be switched on.
The corresponding mobile communica-
tions network must be available.
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Emergency calls may not be possible with all
telephone networks or if certain network serv-
ices and/or telephone functions are active.
Check with your local service providers.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures your-
self.
Controls in detail
Audio system
GSM network phones
Placing a "911" emergency call using
audio control unit with the phone un-
locked
Press h button to switch to tele-
phone mode.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio control unit.
Press s button.
or
Press n for dialing to begin.
appears in the audio display
DIALING
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
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